MODIFICATION
61 -- Diesel Generators Sets and Equipment - Panama - Questions and Answers No. 1
- Notice Date
- 2/18/2011
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- NAICS
- 335312
— Motor and Generator Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- U.S. Department of State, Regional Procurement Support Office - Fort Lauderdale, Florida Regional Center, 4000 N. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33309, United States
- ZIP Code
- 33309
- Solicitation Number
- S-WHARC-11-Q-0050
- Archive Date
- 3/12/2011
- Point of Contact
- Juan M. Fernandez, Phone: 9546301132
- E-Mail Address
-
FernandezJM@state.gov
(FernandezJM@state.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Questions and Answers No. 1 Amendment A001 (Feb. 18, 2011): The combined synopsis / solicitation is amended to clarify equipment specification, extend the delivery date, and extend the quotation due date. Changes to the terms and conditions and / or specifications are identified below with bold and underlined text. ************************************************************* This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested by this notice alone, and a written solicitation will not be issued. This synopsis/solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotations for diesel generator sets and associated equipment to be used by the Government of Panama pursuant to an agreement with the U.S. Department of State. 1. DESCRIPTION 1.1. The U.S. Department of State, Narcotics Affairs Section (NAS), U.S. Embassy Panama City, Panama, has a requirement for the purchase of two (2) diesel generator sets and associated equipment, to be donated to the government of Panama for NAS program purposes. 1.2. This acquisition is unrestricted. The NAICS code applicable to this acquisition is 335312. 2. REQUIRED ITEMS: The generators and associated equipment will be installed in Jaque, Darien Province, Republic of Panama. As such, the proposed generator sets must have parts and service availability near the installation area. Vendor shall provide with their quote a list of businesses in Panama selling parts and providing service for the proposed generator sets and associated equipment. Contractors shall provide all fuel necessary for generator installation and testing. Upon finishing installation and testing, the contractors shall provide fuel to completely fill the generators' 100-gallon tanks. LINE ITEM 001: 11 Kva Diesel Generator Set and Associated Equipment. QUANTITY: One (1) Lot, New DESCRIPTION: 1 Diesel Power Generator 11 KVA with exterior cover, 1 transfer switch, 100-gallon above-ground tank, and remote fuel level meter. Set of 4ea 150 amp/hr deep-cycle sealed batteries, mounting rack, interconnection cables installation (to connect batteries to solar panels), and integration to the inverter/charger. Batteries (6-cell, 12 Volts) shall be installed in series for an output of 48 Volts DC. The solar panel is already installed onsite and includes 24 panels with 120 watts each and 12 Volts. 4500 watt Inverter/charger unit, pure sine wave output 120 vac, 105 amp charger. LINE ITEM 002: 8 Kva Diesel Generator Set and Associated Equipment. QUANTITY: One (1) Lot, New DESCRIPTION: 1 Diesel Power Generator 8 KVA with exterior cover, transfer switch, 100-gallon above-ground fuel tank, and remote fuel level meter. Set of 4ea 150 amp/hr deep-cycle sealed batteries, mounting rack, interconnection cables installation (to connect batteries to solar panels), and integration to the inverter/charger. Batteries (6-cell, 12 Volts) shall be installed in series for an output of 48 Volts DC. The solar panel is already installed onsite and includes 24 panels with 120 watts each and 12 Volts. Site controller consisting of remote monitoring and site controller with 4 digital inputs, 4 outputs, 2 expansion ports, and 2 analog inputs. 2800 watts Inverter/charger unit, pure sine wave output 120 vac, 125 amp charger and module for automatic generator start. Alarm controller with 3 infrared sensors (minimum acceptable range of 8 feet each), door sensor, and perimeter sensor. Electronic cypher lock for door. External IP PTZ dome camera (43mm) with 18X optical zoom, 12X digital day/night. Internal IP PTZ dome camera, software for camera control and recording, and computer. Canopy wireless link 10 mbps (minimum range of 35 miles). LINE ITEM 003: Installation and Testing for LINE ITEM 001 in SENAFRONT HQ in Jaque, Darien Province, Republic of Panama. QUANTITY: One (1) Lot. LINE ITEM 004: Installation and Testing for LINE ITEM 002 in Cerro Punta, Jaque, Darien Province, Republic of Panama. QUANTITY: One (1) Lot. Electrical installation of DC and AC systems with AC and DC breaker distribution. Installation and wiring of a 60 amp AC breaker, AC breaker panel with 12 circuits, and 6 EA electrical outlets (4 double outlets internally in the shelter and 2 external to the shelter). Installation and wiring of a DC breaker box (16 amps), and DC distribution breaker panel with 6 EA 5 amps breakers. Wiring from the DC distribution breaker to the communication and monitoring equipment. 3. DELIVERY INFORMATION 3.1. REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE: 60 calendar days after receipt of purchase order. Installation and testing must be completed no later than 15 days after delivery of the generator sets and associated equipment. 3.2. DELIVERY TERMS: FOB Destination. The Contractor shall consolidate the entire shipment to prevent loss and misdirection. Any lost or damaged items during shipment shall be replaced by the contractor upon notification. When the order is ready for shipment, forward the shipment prepaid directly to: SENAFRONT HQ Jaque, Darien Province Panama, Central America The items being acquired will be donated to the government of the ultimate destination Panama. The contractor shall ensure that all items are prepared for safe shipment and include all necessary export approvals, licenses, and paperwork. Price must include delivery to the above-mentioned address and compliance with all applicable export/ITAR licensing requirements. If an export license is required, the items shall not be shipped until necessary export license is received. The contractor shall coordinate with Mr. Luis Quinzada (contact information to be provided upon award) at least four (4) business days in advance of shipment. 3.3. MARKING REQUIREMENTS: American Embassy Panama NAS - Project No. 01321204 Diesel Generators POC: Luis Quinzada Purchase Order No. (To be provided upon award) 4. EVALUATION OF QUOTATIONS: 4.1. Award will be made to the Lowest Priced-Technically Acceptable Offeror who submits a quote that is responsive to the RFQ requirements. Award decision will take into consideration the lowest overall price to the Government. 4.2. Additional Considerations: The Government reserves the right to reject a quotation that is technically unacceptable or unreasonably low or high in price. The Government will determine acceptability by assessing the offeror's compliance with the terms of the Request for Quotation (RFQ). The Contractor must be able to demonstrate that it has the necessary resources to provide on-time delivery at a high level of quality. 4.3. Award will be on an "all or none" basis. 4.4. The source-origin restrictions in 22 CFR 228 are applicable to this acquisition. A source-origin waiver has been obtained. 5. QUOTATION MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 5.1. PRICE: unit and extended prices, inclusive of delivery charges. 5.2. DESCRIPTION: Description/nomenclature of the item being proposed; product literature may be provided. 5.3. DUNS AND CCR: DUNS number and statement that the quoter is registered in CCR. 5.4. CERTIFICATIONS: Completed certifications (FAR 52.212-3) or statement that the certifications are included already at the ORCA web site (https://orca.bpn.gov/). In addition, complete DOSAR 652.228-70. 5.5. List of businesses in Panama selling parts and providing service for the proposed generator sets and components. 6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS: In order to receive an award, you must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration database at www.ccr.gov. However, please see the exceptions at FAR Subpart 4.1102. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the Department. This solicitation number S-WHARC-11-Q-0050 is issued as an RFQ under subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). This is a solicitation document incorporating FAR clauses and provisions that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-49. FAR clauses may be accessed at: http://acquisition.gov/far/index.html The following FAR Clauses and Provisions are incorporated by reference. 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items [Fill-in paragraph i(1): Electronics - China] 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items [The following clauses are selected under paragraph (b):52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards; 52.209-6, Protecting the Government' Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment; 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns; 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.223-18, Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (E.O. 13513); 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration; and 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer- Other than Central Contractor Registration] 52.214-34, Submission of Offers in the English Language 52.228-3, Workers Compensation Insurance (Defense Base Act) 52.228-4, Workers Compensation and War-Hazard Insurance Overseas DOSAR clauses may be accessed at: http://www.statebuy.state.gov/dosar/dosartoc.htm The following DOSAR clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference. 652.229-70, Excise Tax Exemption Statement for Contractors Within the United States (JUL 1988) 652.242-72, Shipping Instructions (DEC 1994) 652.242-73, Authorization and Performance (AUG 1999) 652.243-70, Notices (AUG 1999) 652.228-70, Defense Base Act - Covered Contractor Employees (JUN 2006) [Fill-in paragraph (b) Panama; Workers' compensation laws exist that will cover local nationals and third country nationals.] 652.228-71, Worker's Compensation Insurance (Defense Base Act) - Services (JUN 2006) [Fill-in paragraph (c) $3.60 per $100] 652.228-74, Defense Base Act Insurance Rates - Limitation (JUN 2006) [Fill-in paragraph (b) Services $3.60 per $100 of employee compensation; Construction $5.50 per $100 of employee compensation] 652.229-71, Personal Property Disposition at Posts Abroad (AUG 1999) 7. QUOTATIONS ARE DUE by the date and time stated on the FedBizOpps website. Quotations must be submitted by uploading to the FedBizOpps website; no other method of quotation submission is allowed. Identify your quotation as a response to solicitation number S-WHARC-11-Q-0050. Quoters are requested to limit the number of files uploaded to no more than six (6). 8. AWARD TYPE: The Government will award a firm-fixed-price Purchase Order for the requirements identified in this RFQ. The price shall include all direct and indirect costs, overhead, general and administrative expense, profit, shipping/delivery charges, export requirements, insurance, assembly, etc. The price will not be subject to adjustment after award.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Jaque, Darien Province, Panama, Central America, Jaque, Panama
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